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Governance Courses

Governance courses can help you learn policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, ethical decision-making, and stakeholder engagement strategies. You can build skills in risk assessment, compliance management, and effective communication with diverse groups. Many courses introduce tools like data visualization software and project management platforms, that support implementing governance strategies and tracking progress in real-time.

Popular Governance Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Administration, Public Policies, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, R (Software)

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The Business Case for ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Financial Reporting, Performance Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Standards, Data Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Analysis, Value Propositions, Innovation

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Anti Money Laundering and Transaction Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Registration, Loan Origination, Mortgage Loans, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Automated Clearing House, Consumer Lending, Threat Detection, General Lending, Customer Complaint Resolution, Workflow Management, Records Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Payment Systems, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Controls, Standard Operating Procedure, Finance

    4.6 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Looker (Software), Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Data Access, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Governance, Performance Tuning, Report Writing, Cloud Services, Self Service Technologies, Version Control

    4.4 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    FAIR Institute

    Cyber Risk Management for Executives

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Risk Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Business Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Managed Care, Governance, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics

    4.9 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Complete Insurance Underwriting & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Claims Processing, Insurance, Underwriting, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Insurance Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Lending and Underwriting, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Actuarial Science, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Financial Services, Compliance Training, Operational Risk, Risk Modeling, Business

    5 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Data Governance, Information Management, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Risk Using AI, Markets, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Modeling, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Nonprofit Law

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Legal Strategy, Lobbying, Labor Law, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax, Accountability, Tax Laws, Public Policies, Political Sciences

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular governance courses

  • Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector: University of Michigan
  • The Business Case for ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Anti Money Laundering and Transaction Compliance: SkillUp
  • The Power of Storytelling: How to Visualize Data in the Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Risk Management for Executives: FAIR Institute
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide: Packt
  • Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sistemas y modelos de organización de la atención en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Complete Insurance Underwriting & Risk Management: EDUCBA
  • Asset Security: Packt

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